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44 relations: Acquittal, Ardlamont murder, Arlen Specter, Burke and Hare murders, Canada under British rule, Charles Lyon, 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, Conviction, Corroboration in Scots law, Courts of Scotland, Covenanter, Criminal procedure, David Hume, Evidence (law), Freedom of the press in the United States, Hanging, High Court of Justiciary, Hugo Arnot, Impeachment of Bill Clinton, James Carnegie of Finhaven, John Leslie (TV presenter), John Peter Zenger, Judge, Jury, Jury nullification, Madeleine Smith, Manslaughter, Miscarriage of justice, Murder, Murder of Maxwell Garvie, O. J. Simpson murder case, Ontario, Presumption of innocence, Reasonable doubt, Robert Dundas of Arniston, the Elder, Ron Goldman, Scots law, Scottish Parliament, Selkirk, Scottish Borders, United States, United States Senate, University of Chicago Law Review, Verdict, Walter Scott, William Penn.
Acquittal
In common law jurisdictions, an acquittal certifies that the accused is free from the charge of an offense, as far as the criminal law is concerned.
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Ardlamont murder
The Ardlamont murder (also known as the Ardlamont mystery and the Monson case), which took place in Argyll, Scotland, on 10 August 1893, gave rise to two high-profile court cases: a murder trial in Edinburgh (HM Advocate v Monson), and a defamation trial in London (Monson v Tussauds Ltd) the following year.
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Arlen Specter
Arlen Specter (February 12, 1930 – October 14, 2012) was an American lawyer, author, and politician who served as United States Senator for Pennsylvania.
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Burke and Hare murders
The Burke and Hare murders were a series of 16 murders committed over a period of about ten months in 1828 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Canada under British rule
Canada was under British rule beginning with the Treaty of Paris (1763), when New France, of which the colony of Canada was a part, formally became a part of the British Empire.
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Charles Lyon, 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
Charles Lyon, 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (c. 1699 – 11 May 1728) was a Scottish peer and nobleman.
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Conviction
In law, a conviction is the verdict that usually results when a court of law finds a defendant guilty of a crime.
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Corroboration in Scots law
The importance of corroboration is a unique feature of Scots criminal law.
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Courts of Scotland
The courts of Scotland are responsible for administration of justice in Scotland, under statutory, common law and equitable provisions within Scots law.
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Covenanter
The Covenanters were a Scottish Presbyterian movement that played an important part in the history of Scotland, and to a lesser extent that of England and Ireland, during the 17th century.
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Criminal procedure
Criminal procedure is the adjudication process of the criminal law.
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David Hume
David Hume (born David Home; 7 May 1711 NS (26 April 1711 OS) – 25 August 1776) was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist, who is best known today for his highly influential system of philosophical empiricism, skepticism, and naturalism.
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Evidence (law)
The law of evidence, also known as the rules of evidence, encompasses the rules and legal principles that govern the proof of facts in a legal proceeding.
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Freedom of the press in the United States
Freedom of the press in the United States is legally protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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Hanging
Hanging is the suspension of a person by a noose or ligature around the neck.
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High Court of Justiciary
The High Court of Justiciary is the supreme criminal court in Scotland.
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Hugo Arnot
Hugo Arnot of Balcormo (1749-1786) was a Scottish advocate, writer, and campaigner.
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Impeachment of Bill Clinton
The impeachment of Bill Clinton was initiated in December 1998 by the House of Representatives and led to a trial in the Senate for the impeachment of Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, on two charges, one of perjury and one of obstruction of justice.
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James Carnegie of Finhaven
James Carnegie of Finhaven (died 1765) is famous for his trial for the killing of Charles Lyon, 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne which resulted in the not guilty verdict becoming a recognised part of Scots law and establishment the right of Scots juries to judge the whole case and not just the facts, a right known as jury nullification.
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John Leslie (TV presenter)
John Leslie (born John Leslie Stott; 22 February 1965) is a Scottish former television and radio presenter.
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John Peter Zenger
John Peter Zenger (October 26, 1697 – July 28, 1746) was a German American printer and journalist in New York City.
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Judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges.
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Jury
A jury is a sworn body of people convened to render an impartial verdict (a finding of fact on a question) officially submitted to them by a court, or to set a penalty or judgment.
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Jury nullification
Jury nullification is a concept where members of a trial jury find a defendant not guilty if they do not support a government's law, do not believe it is constitutional or humane, or do not support a possible punishment for breaking the law.
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Madeleine Smith
Madeleine Hamilton Smith (29 March 1835 – 12 April 1928) was a 19th-century Glasgow socialite who was the accused in a sensational murder trial in Scotland in 1857.
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Manslaughter
Manslaughter is a common law legal term for homicide considered by law as less culpable than murder.
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Miscarriage of justice
A miscarriage of justice is primarily the conviction and punishment of a person for a crime they did not commit.
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Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse, especially the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought.
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Murder of Maxwell Garvie
Maxwell Garvie was a Scottish farmer and businessman who was murdered in 1967, in "one of the most infamous murders in Scottish criminal history".
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O. J. Simpson murder case
The O. J. Simpson murder case (officially titled People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson) was a criminal trial held at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in which former National Football League (NFL) player, broadcaster, and actor Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson was tried on two counts of murder for the June 12, 1994, deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.
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Ontario
Ontario is one of the 13 provinces and territories of Canada and is located in east-central Canada.
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Presumption of innocence
The presumption of innocence is the principle that one is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
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Reasonable doubt
Reasonable doubt is a term used in jurisdiction of common law countries.
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Robert Dundas of Arniston, the Elder
Robert Dundas of Arniston, the Elder, 2nd Lord Arniston (1685–1753) was a Scottish lawyer, politician and judge.
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Ron Goldman
Ronald Lyle "Ron" Goldman (July 2, 1968 – June 12, 1994) was an American restaurant waiter and a friend of Nicole Brown Simpson; they both were killed in 1994 at her Brentwood, Los Angeles home.
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Scots law
Scots law is the legal system of Scotland.
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Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament (Pàrlamaid na h-Alba; Scots: The Scots Pairlament) is the devolved national, unicameral legislature of Scotland.
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Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Selkirk is a town and historic Royal Burgh in the Scottish Borders Council district of southeastern Scotland.
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United States
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.
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United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, which along with the United States House of Representatives—the lower chamber—comprise the legislature of the United States.
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University of Chicago Law Review
The University of Chicago Law Review (Maroonbook abbreviation: U Chi L Rev) is a law journal published by the University of Chicago Law School.
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Verdict
In law, a verdict is the formal finding of fact made by a jury on matters or questions submitted to the jury by a judge.
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Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, poet and historian.
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William Penn
William Penn (14 October 1644 – 30 July 1718) was the son of Sir William Penn, and was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, early Quaker, and founder of the English North American colony the Province of Pennsylvania.
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References
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